Mission

We, the members of the Schenectady Police Department are committed to reducing crime through effective implementation of crime prevention and intelligence driven policing strategies. Furthermore, we will tenaciously investigate crimes when they occur to ensure the expeditious arrest and effective prosecution of criminal offenders. We will deliver the highest quality of police service possible, working in partnership with the community, and within the framework of the U.S. and N.Y.S. Constitutions. We will conduct ourselves as consummate professionals, both on and off duty.